This Burger With Quinoa And Black Beans As Its Base Is Perfect For Weight Loss

Quinoa is a perfect base for salads because its nutty flavour lends itself to soups and burgers. This ancient grain is high in protein, a great source of riboflavin, has amazing antiseptic properties and also aids in weight loss.

Ingredients

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup quinoa

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1/4 cup minced yellow bell pepper

2 tablespoons minced onion

1 large clove garlic, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 egg

3 tablespoons olive oil

Method

1. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Roughly mash the black beans with a fork leaving some whole black beans in a paste-like mixture.